Not much netball this week due to the Regional round of National Schools. Well done to all our athletes who participated.  

PERFORMANCE 
Mid week our U14 Netball Nights girls beat Leeds Tigers 24-16,  a great win considering the last two match ups giant this team both had one goal in them. 
Our U16 West Yorkshire team were out against Yorkshire Terriers (1) winning 38-13 despite injuries and many tired legs being involved in National Schools the day before. 
The U12As had a stormer against the U12Cs who are a year younger, a match played in good spirit. 100% effort on both sides with a final score of 61-3. 
Again in the U12 age group the B team had a superb 31-8 win against Birkenshaw Belles. 
the U12Ds had a tough game against Calderdale 4-14 was the final score but they never gave up despite being behind throughout. 
Finally our super Hi 5 girls beat Wakefield Phoenix 21-12 so continue their winning streak. 

SPECTATE
Both our Prem 1 and Northern teams are at home on Sunday 2nd February. They will be playing at Leeds Beckett University at 1.30pm and 11.30am respectively. Go along to support and watch great netball free of charge. 

SCHOOL NETBALL
In the Regional round of National Schools at the weekend lots of our athletes featured in their school teams, at this well organised, tremendous showpiece of netball at the EIS, Sheffield. The winners and runners up go through to the National School Finals Welwyn Garden City on 14th March. 
The results were as follows-
U14
Sheffield High
GSAL
U16
GSAL
South Hunsley
U19
Woodhouse Grove
QE

UPCOMING UMPIRING COURSE
Anyone interested in becoming an umpire to support netball and help our club, there is an umpiring course coming up in Harrogate on the 26th April. See the link below. Please encourage anybody you know who might be interested in giving it a go to apply. The club are prepared to support umpires financially and with mentors even if they do not play for us. 
https://engage.englandnetball.co.uk/coursefinder?postcode=LS1
Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Did anyone know there is a netball quad series going on?? Not much coverage on tv and the radio, very disappointing. 

PERFORMANCE
Our West Yorkshire seniors had a fabulous win on Saturday beating Alliance 83-44, that is not a typo there were actually 127 goals scored in 60 minutes!! Once again our team featured Some SuperLeague players Francine Hall and Brie Grierson, amazing playing opportunities for our young athletes to be on court with players of this stature.  
Prem (1) had a tricky encounter against Academy at Huddersfield Uni on Sunday afternoon. Academy leading all the way with a final score of 36-53. 
The Northern girls faced Sheffield Concord in an unpredictable battle but pulling away in the end with a 61-44 win. A small squad of seniors but getting the job done. 
In Senior Regional our team sporting five U16s had a classy win against Hallam, they were so good that the opposition coach came over to congratulate our athletes. Eventual score was 63-47. 
It was a solid win for the U16 Regional Squad in the 3rd game of the Regional rounds, with a final score of 49-12 against Ripon Rockets. The girls gave a good performance, most had already taken to court this morning for WY U16s or Senior Regional. 
The  U16WY squad  won against Shipley 32-14, a pretty impressive score line. All girls took to court in this fabulous win. 
Another slightly tense start for U14 in their Regional game against Shipley, up just 7-4 after first quarter. Came back out to win a strong 2nd quarter 14-3 and kept the momentum going from there, final score 44-12. Felt a lot closer at times but a great team performance. This keeps them top of the league with a goal difference of three. 
In the U14WY league there was a disappointing loss in the first match of the new league against Shipley. They started strong leading 14:6 at half time. Shipley came back in the third quarter winning 9:1 taking the score to 15:15. Shipley eventually winning 24:21. 
U12(1) had a great game against Wakefield Phoenix. Last time they met the score was a win 35-8, this time they managed a 40-1 win, but still lots to learn and build on. 
U12(2) had a resounding win 20-9 denying YMCA a point for not making half score. Great outing for this team placed third in the league table but only on goal difference. 
A tough gig for the U12(3) this morning losing 32-13 to Birkenshaw Bells (1). They kept fighting right to the end though and still smiling, they know this year is for learning and growing, next year they will be taking control. 
The high 5 team winning 21-20 against an older YMCA. The girls showed great strength and determination throughout the court. That’s two out of two for our youngest athletes. 

SPECTATE
No senior matches next week due to the regional round of school nationals held at the EIS. U14 and U16 on Saturday and U19 on Sunday. Go along to spectate it’s free to watch, see what school nationals is all about. Eight teams per age group a winner and runner up from each county round. Lots of our girls will be in action, wishing good luck to them all. 

DISNEY
There will be a Disney meeting at GSAL at 7pm on Thursday 23rd January. 

AUSTRALIA 2021 TOUR
Yes it’s happening our second tour to the Gold Coast in Auz for U20s.  Come along to hear what it’s all about on 6th February 7.15pm in the drama studio GSAL, it is the trip of a lifetime. Last time the girls entered an Australian netball tournament, surfed at surfers paradise, climbed the Sidney harbour bridge, had technical and tactical sessions with highly qualified Australian coaches, self massage instruction at the Australian Institute of sport, had a speed boat ride, went sightseeing on bicycles and of course loads of netball matches in unbelievable venues. 

UNDERSHORTS AND DRESSES
Please take a look at your dress and under short length. Consider the movements made when playing it is really unbecoming when these items of clothing are too small. Longer length dresses are available from Kukri for our taller girls. 

UMPIRES
Please continue to ask your friends and colleagues if they are interested in becoming a qualified umpire? Leeds Athletic are keen to finance and support new umpires. Please get in touch with Susie Stead. 
susiestead@hotmail.com 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Lots of netball going on this week around the club and at international level starting on 19th January in the quad series. Be sure to watch something to aid your personal development and knowledge of our beautiful game. 

PERFORMANCE 
Mid week our netball nights team pulled off a super 29-22 win against Titans who beat them last time out. Good start to the new year for this young team mostly U14 playing in an adult league. 

Our West Yorkshire Seniors stormed through with a fabulous 53-37 win against Morrisons on Saturday, winning throughout in the toughest of encounters. Great to see SuperLeague players Brie Grierson and Tuaine Keenan on the team sheet. What fabulous opportunities for our younger players to be in a squad with these superstars of our game. 
On Sunday the Prem (1) girls had a relatively short trip to Grangetown hoping to bring home another essential win to follow last weeks success against Hucclecote. It was a fighting performance  throughout but a tough ask, resulting in a 39-58 loss. 
Oaksway were the visitors to Leeds Beckett University to play our Northern League team. An awesome performance produced a 66-37 win for us and a photo on Twitter with coach Jan Hemsley celebrating in an unusual way!!
It was the second set of matches in the Regional rounds for the U14 and U16s. The winners and runners up from West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Humberside leagues pre Christmas, plus two more qualifiers, enter the Regional League playing each other once.  Winners and runners up of this competition go on to the National tournament where the best 18 teams in the country compete to become the National Club Champions. 
The U16s were pitched against South Yorkshire rivals Dronfield in a tense battle winning 44-20 but it felt much closer than that at the time. 
The U14s played YMCA who qualified in second place from West Yorkshire so a tricky fixture. Our girls got the bit between their teeth and produced a great win 29-14 keeping their goal difference ticking over and remaining at the top of the table above Dronfield and Kingston. 
The teams remaining in the West Yorkshire leagues reset and play in a revised West Yorkshire Competition. Although our U16B team were second in the pre Christmas league, as clubs are only allowed one team to qualify for Nationals our B team remain in the West Yorkshire League. Although, it has to be said the competition in the West Yorkshire League is almost as tough as the Regional league. 
The U16Bs faced Birkenshaw Belles, a great match to watch developing players blossoming on both sides. The eventual score was 44-11. Our U14Bs did not have a game this week. 
In the U12 top division our U12(1),  (2) and (3) teams were in action. U12(1) played Huddersfield Giants(1) beating their previous score against them, final score 41-9. The U12(2) took on Yorkshire Terriers winning 22-5 and U12(3) (our U11A) lost 15-7 to a much bigger Wakefield Phoenix (1). 
In the second division the U12(4) (our U11B) played Huddersfield Giants(2), final score 12-7 to us, with great play throughout the court. 
Finally our youngest superstars started out on their netball journey in their first Hi5 match in the West Yorkshire League. Congratulations to all who played and gave 100% effort. They won 29-1 against Yorkshire Terriers. 

SPECTATE
The Prem (1) team are playing Academy at Huddersfield University 1.30pm on Sunday 19th January. Come along and support this top class netball free of charge. 

There are upcoming internationals showing on sky sports mix-

Sunday 19 January 2020
England v New Zealand 4.45pm
Jamaica v South Africa 2.15pm

Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
Wednesday 22 January 2020
England v South Africa 7.45pm
Jamaica v New Zealand 5.15pm

Arena Birmingham
Saturday 25 January 2020
England v Jamaica 4.45pm
New Zealand v South Africa 2.15pm

Copper Box Arena, London
Sunday 26 January 2020
1st v 2nd place match
3rd v 4th place match

FUND RAISING RAFFLE
Many thanks to everyone who contributed prizes and bought tickets for our junior raffles before Christmas. Special mentions to the ladies who organised, sold the tickets and raised £460 in total. 
U16s Lou Higgins
U14s Catriona Astbury
U12 Claire Brennan
U11 Kate Shipley
It’s the seniors turn next, let’s see if you can beat the average of £115? If a senior player or parent of a senior player can get in touch with susiestead@hotmail.com and offer to run a raffle that would be brilliant. After all the immediate beneficiaries are the Prem players for transport and dedicated performance coach. 

FUND RAISING DONATION
This week a very generous anonymous benefactor has donated £500 towards our club fund raising drive. On behalf of the whole club please accept our gratitude and thanks. We hope that you will see the club reap the rewards as we move forward with new initiatives. 

UMPIRE SHORTAGE
Do you know anyone interested in learning to become a netball umpire (and become very popular in the process!!) please get in touch with susiestead@hotmail.com
The West Yorkshire Junior Leagues desperately need umpires for Sunday morning matches largely in the M62 corridor.  
Leeds Athletic are keen to support and sponsor prospective umpires, pay for the course and expenses. Please think of anyone inside or outside our netball club male or female looking for a new venture, which is free exercise, indoors with a reasonable payment for two hours umpiring once qualified. 
The testing and training is not a push over and those who have played before will find it easier to succeed, but non players can also apply. 
Please ask around at work or think of a contact who may need a new direction or advertise it at work. Our game cannot be played without umpires please support this initiative. 

DISNEY
There will be a parents meeting at GSAL 7pm on 23rd January to discuss all things Disney. Parents are kindly requested to bring photocopies of your athletes passports and EHIC if they have them available they may or may not be required depending on Brexit. 

AUSTRALIA TOUR
Final meetings going ahead this month to decide which operator to go with for our 2021 Australia tour. Watch this space. Get saving empty the dishwasher and wash Dads car!!

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

​Very best wishes for a happy successful New Year. 

PERFORMANCE
Our young Netball Nights squad continue to learn lots playing each week against strong, adult opposition and developing at a fast rate. Before Christmas it was a loss to Pitch Slap. 

Depleted numbers against Calderdale in the West Yorkshire Seniors saw a closely contested match. Winning throughout the magnificent seven just lost out by two goals 41-43 final score. 

On the 5th January the Senior Regional team faced a determined Sheffield Stormers. A tough second quarter found them behind by 10 goals rallying in the third quarter the score was 27-27 but then eventually lost by 37-39. 

Great game to start the new year for the  prem 1 squad too against a very tough and competitive Hucclecote team. Out to prove themselves after a poor outing  earlier in the season, they definitely showed their capabilities. 
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There were some great connections and flow in the game which isn’t always the case after such a long break. Everyone was up for the challenge in the neck and neck game and stayed strong to win their 1v1 battles. Massive shout out to the defence who worked tirelessly and ruthlessly to limit Hucclecote’s attack who were very strong and patient. After a few breaks in the 3rd quarter which ended up being clawed back, LANC were able to hold off Hucclecote in the 4th quarter and solidify the hard work with a 4 goal win. 

Our U16A team had their first Regional League match against West Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Giants victorious once again in a tight match final score line reading 32-21. 
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Our U14A were also starting their Regional journey towards National finals. A superb 47-10 result with the whole squad taking to court against Sheffield Concord. 

TRAINING
All training back to normal next week. 

ROB BURROW FUND RAISER
Massive congratulations to Mark Boocock our treasurer and coach who organised a brilliant mixed netball tournament on the 5th January. Proceeds raised were in excess of £2000 contributing to the donations previously made for the 37 year old Rob Burrow former Leeds Rhinos player who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease before Christmas. Money was raised from entry fees and a raffle. Many thanks to all who contributed in any way entering a team, volunteer umpires, scoring, score runners and table assistants, raffle prize providers, raffle ticket sellers and to The Edge for offering such brilliant facilities free of charge. BBC Look North were there and Tanya Arnold sports presenter played all afternoon. Woodhouse Grove School were the eventual winners. All in all an excellent event for a great cause, loved by so many and a repeat required next new year, so if you missed out get your trainers polished up for 2021. Anyone wishing to contribute to this cause please follow this link. 
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/displayCharityCampaignPage.action?charityCampaignUrl=robburrow

​Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

Merry Christmas to all our members, coaches, umpires, parents and supporters, have a lovely festive season. Refresh and get ready to go again in January. 

PERFORMANCE
Netball Nights girls had a tough game midweek against Leeds Lightning, they lost 33-21 but lots of learning, court time and experience. 
Two great wins for the senior teams this weekend both playing Farsley Celtic. The West Yorkshire squad were playing a match which was rearranged due to a leaking roof. The girls were in the driving seat throughout returning with a 50-30 win.  On Sunday the Regional girls were consistent and in the lead from the off fitness proving the winning factor in the fourth quarter where our girls pulled away taking the win 53-35. 
The littlies were great sports on Sunday exhausted from a 29-1 defeat by Birkenshaw Belles still smiling at the end having never given up. 
Coach John Hipshon took his players for a friendly up North to Grangetown, coming off worst 35-16 but lots of learning and opportunity to improve. 

KIT
All players from U12 and above should be wearing loose shorts NOT stretchy undershorts, for training. Undershorts are only suitable for wearing under a dress. 

TUCK SHOP
Please can an under 14 parent offer to help with the GSAL tuck shop occasionally so we have it operating every week? It provides valuable income to go towards Nationals kit and is a fabulous service for parents, coaches and girls. 

TRAINING
Please check training dates and times on our google calendar or with your team admin. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

​What a great photo this week on our Facebook page, of our youngest members having a pre Christmas fun netball session. Hats, scarves and even festive coloured bibs, good job our U10 coach Alisha Levi. 

PERFORMANCE
Midweek the Netball Nights team lost 19-27 to a strong Thundercats. Not quite on their game in the first quarter making a full recovery of the score difficult despite much better 2nd and 3rd quarters. 

On Saturday the West Yorkshire Seniors faced HiTech 2 in a battle which saw our young team victorious 38-30. 
The Prem 1 team were supported by our U14 athletes on their Christmas social having Pizza and Prem at Leeds Beckett. The opposition were top of the league Oldham at home super netball played by both teams resulting in a loss for Leeds 34-69. 

Away in Hull the Northern girls had a stormer against Chevrons in a very physical game, resulting in a good win for LANC 68-30. This extends the winning streak of the Northern team and they  remain top of the league. 
In the U12 league U12B pulled off a tremendous win against YMCA 23-16 which placed them second in the West Yorkshire league behind our own U12A team. Great work from all U12s to achieve first and second place in this top U12 league. 

Our U11s, U12C and U12D took to court on Sunday morning. U12C had a tough encounter with Huddersfield Giants losing 9-19 despite the loss there was some great teamwork and super netball from both sides. U12D played top of the league Yorkshire Terriers 1 starting slow but with grit and determination managed to get half points, 9-18 the final score. 

The U12As were out at a friendly match against Hull Chevrons losing 15-18 but with lots of learning for the future. Thanks go to coach John Hipshon for putting in the extra time to support these girls. 

SPECTATE
Next weekend has both our West Yorkshire and Regional Seniors playing Farsley Celtic. Do go along to watch West Yorkshire Seniors on Saturday at 11.30am at Huddersfield University and Regional Seniors on Sunday at 10.15am at the English Institute of Sport Sheffield. 

TRAINING
Training continues to the 19th December for our U16s who will be having a fun session including matches against their parents, and I am sure Maggie Birkinshaw will get herself on court at some point!   

Please check with team admins regarding last training sessions before Christmas as dates will be dependent on individual coaches and facility availability. 

ADMIN MEETING
Just a reminder the admin Christmas gathering will start at 6.15pm on Thursday 12th December.  Snacks and drinks to be provided. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

​PERFORMANCE
Midweek our Netball nights girls continued to get invaluable exposure to senior netball and face tough competition in preparation for Nationals. All our top performing players have cut their Senior  teeth in this league at junior level. This week it was a loss 18-32 but 100% effort. 

No matches on Saturday, but a super clash between our U14A and U14B on Sunday resulted in a 31-15 win for the A’s, although there was a great effort from the B’s especially in the first quarter when they were 3 goals up. Some superb netball on display from both sides. This final game in the first round of the West Yorkshire league sees the A team in top spot and qualify for the Regional round after Christmas, where they will battle it out for a place at National Club finals spring bank holiday weekend in May. YMCA beat Huddersfield Giants in this league putting them through for the second automatic place in Regionals. There will be a play off for the 3rd and 4th teams to qualify against 3rd and 4th placed teams in South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Humberside. Well done to the athletes who have been part of the A squad. 

The U12A must have terrified Wakefield Wildcats, 45-2 the final outcome, great first and second stage defence from all. This crowns the U12A as champs at this stage of the West Yorkshire League well done to everyone who has played. 

Our U12B faced Wakefield Phoenix (1) in a back and forth game which saw us pull away in the third quarter and eventually win 23-11. 

The U12D team played Wakefield Phoenix (2) in a game which showed great improvement from our Leeds girls as the game progressed. Final score was 12-8. 

The Northern girls took on Brigg, in a real battle of determination and wit. Taking the upper hand our girls triumphed 70-43. 

The Prem 1 team travelled to Dagenham for their game against New Campbell. A tough game after such a long journey resulting in a loss 35-60 was the final score. 

SPECTATE
Support our Prem 1 team at Leeds Beckett 1.30pm on the 8th December. Free to watch. 

PERFORMANCE NETBALL CLUB
There are many expectations on performance athletes, and our club is no different. Please keep up our high standards-

• conform to kit rules in particular wearing black bra and shorts. 
• arrive at matches at the specified time. 
• get to training in plenty of time. 
• reply swiftly to e mails. 
• accept umpires decisions without question. 

UPCOMING COACHING COURSES 
Fancy training to be a netball coach? There are plenty of upcoming courses on the England Netball website. 
https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/netball-finder/category/coaching/
The next two L1 courses are relatively local Beverly and Loughborough. 

GSAL CAR PARK
Here is a message regarding the car park from GSAL-
Unfortunately I have to write to you all regarding serious issues around driving at GSAL and misuse of the roadways and car parks, especially the staff car park and areas outside the swimming pool and sports hall

There has now been several reports regarding people not observing the one way system in the staff car parks, speeding, double parking to drop off, overtaking when people are trying to park on the main roadway bays and some near misses with pupils and staff. This has now reached Health and Safety and Governing Body level which is of high importance and a major concern to the school and the implications this could potentially have.

You must inform your clients and staff that from January the 1st there will be zero tolerance regarding any breaches of the rules, we also may look at reviewed start times midweek and also no access to the staff car park if this can’t be followed and in the event we can’t make progress we may decide that the risk is too great and we don’t hire our facilities when school is in session, which is not what anybody wants

I am sure this increases everybody’s focus to make sure we achieve a safer environment on site for everyone especially the children.

​PERFORMANCE
The Wednesday Netball Nights team had another close encounter losing by one goal in this Senior league. These matches are just what is needed for our juniors development and preparation for Regional and National Club competitions. Final score LANC 23 Leeds Tigers 24. 

On Saturday the West Yorkshire Seniors would have faced Calderdale had the sports centre roof not been leaking. Annoying for those up with the larks for the 9am match which has been postponed. 

It was a clash of the titans first thing on Sunday morning our U16A v U16B. Superb netball from both sides the A’s taking it by 36-18 but not without a fight from the Bs. Well done to all. This win for the As sees them take top spot in the league and they qualify for the Regional round of Nationals in first place.  Congratulations to the girls and coachIng team led by Maggie Birkenshaw on this great achievement. The U14As took on Yorkshire Terriers, this amazing 39-7 win puts them at the top of the league table and confirms a place in the Regional round of the Nationals competition. One more match to play against the Bs next week to confirm if they go through in first or second place. A tough encounter for the U14Bs against YMCA 1 a great match tight all the way resulting in a 23-26 loss. The youngest of our squads U12D faced Birkenshaw Belles another close one but they came out with a 8-7 win. 

In Seniors the Northern girls took on a physical Hi Tech team away from home coming out as well deserved winners 66-47. Finally our Prem 1 team played Tameside at home punching out a 50-44 win in a closely contested match. Great coaching from Anna Carter and supporters making all the difference to the squad. 

SPECTATE
Free to watch, see the Northern team battle with Brigg Blades 1.30pm at Leeds Beckett University on Sunday 1st December. This should be a superb game for juniors to see our senior talent in action support will be appreciated as usual. 

The Vitality Netball Nations Cup 2020 is being is to be held in January at the Arena Birmingham follow the link for tickets. 
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https://www.theticketfactory.com/tickets/events/vitality-netball-nations-cup-2020/

FUND RAISING
Following the fund raising meeting last week, the first events have already begun. Each age group will be running a raffle. Please give the organisers your support and thanks for getting involved in this new initiative. 
Members of the fund raising group will also be sourcing sponsors for each team please contact Susie Stead if you would like more information. 

Other ideas are being explored including requesting money from schemes run by large companies, investigating our club becoming registered as a charity and a team building sponsored three peaks walk. 

Money will be used for a variety of club matters, but firstly to fund the Prem transport for away matches which can be anywhere in England. At some stage in your daughters netball journey this money will be vital, please offer support where possible. 

PHOTO AND VIDEO PERMISSION
Please remember to inform friends or family who come to watch your game that photos and videos can only be taken of our team unless permission has been given IN ADVANCE by the other team, the umpires and the league. Please contact Susie Stead a week in advance to allow time to gain these permissions.

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

​Well 13 unlucky for some but at Leeds Athletic #13 brings an amazing string of wins, and some close games. Lots of our teams at the top of their leagues. 

PERFORMANCE 
In senior netball only our Northern girls were out this weekend pitched against local rivals Shipley Swifts a great performance throughout the court resulted in a 62-37 win. This places our Northern team at the top of the league on goal difference after six games.  

In the U16 league the U16A team confirmed their place in the Regional round of the National competition by beating YMCA 1 34-18 and staying top of the league. The U16B team also won against Yorkshire Terriers 1 a super score of 46-17 remaining a clear second in this league. Unfortunately they do not qualify for Regional Nationals as only one team per club is allowed to progress through to the Regional round. An exciting final match of this West Yorkshire league next week when U16A play U16B. 

U14As produced an awesome win beating Birkenshaw Belles 41-8 in a stunning performance. Two more games in this league to go for our U14s. 

The U14Bs meanwhile drew with Yorkshire Terriers 1 in a super nail biter of a match final score 23-23. 
U12A played U12C both teams showing lots of spirit but as expected the A’s took it away with a 53-2 win. The Cs never gave up and posted a great photo on our facebook page, exhausted! Just think how good you are going to be in a years time girls. Then the U12B played Wakefield Wildcats 1, sounds like they didn’t give up either another fabulous win 37-6.  The U12D team had a narrow defeat to Birkenshaw Belles 7-8  

FUND RAISING
There will be a Leeds Athletic fund raising meeting next Thursday 21st 6.30pm at GSAL. 
Everyone welcome, please come along if you can offer skills, contacts, services, time or experience in this field. If you cant make this meeting please contact Susie Stead if you are able to contribute. 

SPECTATE
Next week see some fabulous live netball, our Prem team are at home to Tameside 1.30pm at Leeds Beckett. 
Our Northern team are away but only at Deighton Sports centre in Huddersfield against Hi Tech 1.30pm. 

Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC

So here we are in the run up to Christmas, has your team got a Christmas meal planned? NO? Why not organise one, just a pizza or MacDonalds after a game will do or support our seniors altogether as a team?

PERFORMANCE
A difficult match again for the Wednesday netball nights team against a fierce Titans team fielding a strong defensive unit. The girls gave it their all but final score a loss 15-26. 
The West Yorkshire Senior team put Coach Jo Hodgkiss through the wringer with the tense, tight battle against Wakefield Wildcats eventual score, a win by one 38-37. Great to see Rosie Harris back on court in a Leeds Athletic dress. 

The Prem team travelled south to Winchester early on Sunday morning to play Western Park Blades. A tight game resulting in a precious win 55-54. 

At home the Northern girls faced Sheffield Stormers and won by almost double score 66-34. Successful tactics resulted in this very pleasing win. 

At the EIS the Senior Regional team took three U16s to take on Harrogate Phoenix. An emerging team with a mix of experience and U16s too, a fabulous win 46-28 although it was a tougher match than the score suggests. 
With coach Chloe away with Prem and Coach Lisa on a coaching course our U14As worked hard and demonstrated some skill for Maggie who stepped in to the brink. Playing YMCA they kept the scoreboard ticking over at quite a rate final score 40-8. 

The U14Bs took on Birkenshaw Belles super result to Leeds 22-14. 
The U12As beat YMCA 1, who were second in the league to what has to be the score of the day, 48-6 with tremendous performances all round. 

Our U12Bs had a toughy this week up against Huddersfield Giants 1 but they produced a 20-16 win, what a truly brilliant result. 

The U12C team (really U11A) also had a difficult encounter against a strong Wakefield Wildcats 1 side but taking the win 16-14 in a hard fought match. 

U12D (really U11B) playing in the second division of the U12 league were struggling at half time to Wakefield Wildcats 2 however a strong second half brought them to an 8-9 loss but oh so close 

AGM
At our most successful AGM so far there was a healthy turn out. An annual report was followed by a financial account and discussions took place about a variety of topics CAPS, Prem, U11 support to name a few. 
All vacant posts were filled including that of Chair following the retirement of Mariana Pexton. Jo Whiteley was proposed and seconded as Chair, Jo hopes amongst other things to take responsibility for social media in the club. 
Many thanks to all who attended and especially for signing up to a new role on the committee. 
The meeting minutes will be available next week. 

AUSTRALIA TOUR 2021
💛💚EXCITING NEWS!💛💚The next Leeds Athletic tour to Australia has been announced following a most successful trip in 2018 to the Gold Coast. It will be available for U20, U18 and U16s at the time of travel in summer 2021. If you are considering going ask an athlete who went last year and they will tell you what a ball they had. Surfing at Surfers Paradise, speed boating in Sydney Harbour, climb up the Sydney Harbour bridge, cycling, staying at the home of Australian netball, The Australian Institute of Sport and of course loads of netball and top quality coaching from famous names. Get saving up!!
LANCY has already got his bag packed. 🦒💙🖤 🧳 

LEEDS RHINOS
Many of our girls were involved in Leeds Rhinos v Manchester Thunder on Saturday at the EIS. A tough fixture for the U19 NPL squad, U17 Elite squad, Futures and U15 competition squad. A big well done to all those who participated. 

TRACEY NEVILLE DINNER
Remember to buy tickets for the Tracey Neville dinner it will be an awesome night. ​

WEST YORKSHIRE SENIORS
Here is a message from the West Yorkshire Senior Committee. 
Just a reminder about etiquette when using the netball venues. We have been asked to raise the the following points with all teams and umpires: 

• Please remember that all venues are non-smoking venues. For all school based venues in particular, remember that smoking is only permitted outside of venue grounds, not in the car park or outside the building.
• Please also make sure you are not using the staff toilets at Halifax Grammar School, as this has been raised as a specific issue by the caretaker there. 

The Committee
Leeds Athletic Netball Club
www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
@LeedsAthleticNC